Causes Quote by L. Ron Hubbard
“If attacked on some vulnerable point by anyone or anything or any organization, always find or manufacture enough threat against them to cause them to sue for peace.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Doctrine and Covenants, 1950
When threatened, create a counter‑threat to force peace through legal means.
In simple terms: Fight back with legal pressure.
Key Takeaway
Use legal leverage to deter aggression.
Themes
conflict
legal strategy
defense
Mood
cautious
strategic
Type
legal
strategic
When to use this quote
- business disputes
- international relations
- personal safety
- negotiations
Key Concepts
deterrence
law
peace negotiation
Questions to Reflect On
- When is legal retaliation appropriate?
- What are the risks of escalating threats?
A Different Perspective
Legal retaliation can escalate conflicts.
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